The Pigeon Girl
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: First English Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Some foxing on block
This poignant novel, The Pigeon Girl, chronicles the life of Natàlia, a young woman navigating the tumultuous landscape of Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War and its aftermath. Rodoreda masterfully illustrates Natàlia's profound journey of self-discovery and resilience as she confronts personal tragedies and societal upheaval. The narrative presents a deeply introspective and melancholic tone, capturing the emotional complexities of survival and identity. It details the subtle yet powerful transformations within its protagonist, offering a compelling psychological portrait of a woman enduring extraordinary circumstances. This work stands as a significant contribution to European modernism, resonating with its lyrical prose and profound human insight.
Author: Merce Rodoreda (Translated by Eda O'Shiel)
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, ANDRE DEUTSCH
Edition: First English Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Some foxing on block
This poignant novel, The Pigeon Girl, chronicles the life of Natàlia, a young woman navigating the tumultuous landscape of Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War and its aftermath. Rodoreda masterfully illustrates Natàlia's profound journey of self-discovery and resilience as she confronts personal tragedies and societal upheaval. The narrative presents a deeply introspective and melancholic tone, capturing the emotional complexities of survival and identity. It details the subtle yet powerful transformations within its protagonist, offering a compelling psychological portrait of a woman enduring extraordinary circumstances. This work stands as a significant contribution to European modernism, resonating with its lyrical prose and profound human insight.